Want to know what your neighbors are talking about? Here’s a list of the most recent comments on the blog (from newest to oldest).
- Alan Belniak left a comment on Economic Development Update: Select Board de-invested in EDC Beth, thank you for the diligent research. As someone who has served as Vice Chair of the EDC and currently serves on the Planning Board, I find the d... May 13 08:51
- Claire Reynolds left a comment on Candidate’s Letter: Sam Stivers for Select Board I'm supporting Sam and Andrew Pfaff as they are budget focused and understand our tax issues. This should be the Select Board's #1 priority. If... May 11 08:28
- John Gulbankian left a comment on May 12th Town Election: What & Who is on the Ballot (Updated) https://www.mysouthborough.com/2011/06/21/selectmen-decide-not-to-reappoint-zoning-board-chairman/ We need fresh ideas regarding B... May 09 08:34
- John Butler left a comment on Economic Development Update: Select Board de-invested in EDC The Town wastes its money when it spends it on so called Economic Development programs. So, it is good that we are spending less. We should spend zer... May 07 13:38
- JACK BARRON left a comment on Economic Development Update: Select Board de-invested in EDC Clearly the savings to the taxpayers is very much needed. The EDC was a bonding opportunity for developers and brought very little action to the town.... May 07 09:25
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Public Safety News: Training & Regionalization You telling me that ancient building in Westborough is better choice than the new one we just built few years back? As far as the state picking up the... May 07 08:44
- Al Hamilton left a comment on May 12th Town Election: What & Who is on the Ballot (Updated) Regarding the Neary Roof you indicated that the consequences of a No vote were unclear. Actually, I believe they fairly clear. First, regardless of... May 06 09:26
- Angela Varner left a comment on Candidate’s Letter: Sam Stivers for Select Board I plan to vote for Sam for a number of reasons. What impresses me the most is his commitment to the town. He is frequently at the transfer s... May 06 08:39
- Kathy Cook left a comment on Candidate’s Letter: Andrew Pfaff for Select Board I am supporting Mr. Pfaff in his Select Board race. I have worked closely with Andrew on the Advisory Committee for many years. Andrew's experience ... May 03 11:27
- Kathy Cook left a comment on Candidate’s Letter: Sam Stivers for Select Board I am supporting Mr. Stivers for election to the Select Board. I have worked with Mr. Stivers extensively on both the Select Board and on the Advisory... May 03 11:22
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Public Safety News: Training & Regionalization Yes it was voted yes after they realized the site they were looking at is highly contaminated with creosote . Then they chose an old building being us... May 01 07:50
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Public Safety News: Training & Regionalization Why the heck are we continuing to pursue this avenue when I recall at the town meeting it was voted no? That facility is ancient and will require huge... April 30 17:11
- John Kendall left a comment on Rotary “Celebrates Service” of DPW employee Jean is the best!... April 29 12:46
- Paula Moore left a comment on Obituary: Alyce Mae (Wieselquist) Henningson, 94 What a beautiful article. She sounds like an amazing woman. My condolences to Ivar and his siblings on this loss. May the memory of the fullness of he... April 28 17:30
- Jim Foley left a comment on Obituary: Alyce Mae (Wieselquist) Henningson, 94 Alyce was a very sweet woman. My sympathies go out to her whole family.... April 28 12:55
- Matt Gattuso left a comment on Boston Marathon: Reminder & Another Southborough Connection FYI. There were at least four more athletes who have Southborough roots that successfully completed the 130th Boston Marathon yesterday. Bryn Coghlin... April 21 08:51
- Karen Hanlon Shimkus left a comment on Letter: Comment on Town Budget To the Bill payer / Taxpayers: Regarding appropriate audit / and checks and balances on any line item where yo... April 16 10:22
- Michael Nute left a comment on Town Meeting debates school security spending I was happy to see this get the discussion that it did during town meeting. I had the same concerns during our CIPC discussions and ultimately had to ... April 14 17:40
- Beth Melo left a comment on Letter: Comment on Town Budget I asked Roger Challen for clarification on the Superintendent's total salary. He explained that the total salary is $238K, slightly less than the Gove... April 14 08:24
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Article 13: $25M for Roads & Sidewalks (Updated) I have one question after listening to the details on this article. What was the cost for the AI study of our roads to come up with the results as pos... April 13 09:58
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Article 33: Citizen Petition for independent Finance Committee After the town meeting I guess this article fell on deaf ears! Even after some of the details were given for payments being made with no contracts in ... April 11 15:18
- Karen Hanlon Shimkus left a comment on Article 33: Citizen Petition for independent Finance Committee To the bill payer / taxpayers: Please consider a “YES” vote on ARTICLE 33. It’s your money and your voice a... April 10 10:23
- Carl Guyer left a comment on Article 13: $25M for Roads & Sidewalks (Updated) As Town Meeting participants consider taking on the significant burden of heavy borrowing, they should keep the following in mind: In 2025, Southbo... April 10 09:36
- Erin McMurray left a comment on Letter: The debt we never talk about. Teacher pensions are not funded by municipalities and have no place in this conversation. Educator pensions in Massachusetts are almost entirely funde... April 09 19:21
- Karen Hanlon Shimkus left a comment on Letter: The debt we never talk about. In a word: Unsustainable. In a phrase: Non-viable budgeting / “management.” Thank you to Mr. Hamilton for being th... April 09 03:56
- Alan Belniak left a comment on Letter: Ruined Roads or the Road to Ruin (disclosure upfront: member of the Planning Board, speaking on my own behalf; employee at VHB (same company as town consultant, but NOT on the tow... April 04 00:41
- Michael Nute left a comment on Letter: Ruined Roads or the Road to Ruin Thank you for this letter Al. This is very informative. On Tuesday at the joint CIPC/SB meeting I also supported bringing this whole program to the to... April 02 13:30
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Letter: Ruined Roads or the Road to Ruin Hi Folks, my wife and I have been residing in town for 43 years my wife her entire life over 70 years. Up until about 15 years ago town maintenance wa... April 02 10:59
- Carl Guyer left a comment on ATM Article 17: Updating Industrial Park zoning The Planning Board’s opening statement rests on an assumption that increasing commercial development will strengthen the Town’s fiscal position wh... April 02 07:58
- Jason Feeney left a comment on Letter: Ruined Roads or the Road to Ruin Seems like elected leaders in Southborough have been mismanaging our towns finances for decades. From schools that are falling apart & could reall... April 02 06:49
- Karen Hanlon Shimkus left a comment on Letter: Ruined Roads or the Road to Ruin “Ruined Roads or Road to Ruin” ?? BOTH. Surprise, surprise! Hello, taxpayers: your taxes are going up again with ... April 01 22:40
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Stand Up Now invites participation in No Kings March Oh Yea, one more thing pretty bad when these NO KING protestors ignore the fact that both Obama and Biden funded one of the largest terrorist supporti... March 26 15:52
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Stand Up Now invites participation in No Kings March I understand you folks and why you don't like our current president but maybe you folks should go visit some of these third world countries run by dic... March 26 15:45
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Stand Up Now invites participation in No Kings March Beth could have been technical glitch but this wasn't the first time thus happened. My comment was about why these "No Kings Activists " ignore what w... March 26 12:21
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Stand Up Now invites participation in No Kings March Great I was trying to respond to this ridiculous event and it was deleted before I could finish. I guess we know where you folks stand on this issue! ... March 26 08:57
- Kristin LaVault left a comment on Volunteer to explore Cemetery Future & Expansion Does anyone know when the lease is up for Fay?... March 24 12:07
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Volunteer to explore Cemetery Future & Expansion Robert , Hopefully the state will go along with that parcel . I reside on Middle Rd and will definitely support that location.... March 23 16:04
- Martha Boiardi left a comment on Donna L. (Cregan) LeClair, 83 I will always be grateful to Donna and Peter for all the work they did in compiling the directory of inscriptions for Southborough Rural Cemetery. Ma... March 23 12:53
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Volunteer to explore Cemetery Future & Expansion So a school which pays minimal taxes can take over the property but we can't utilize it to expand the cemetery ?... March 23 09:10
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Volunteer to explore Cemetery Future & Expansion What about the property about the property directly across from existing cemetery on Middle Rd? It is presently being used by Fay school as athletic f... March 21 08:49
- JACK BARRON left a comment on Volunteer to explore Cemetery Future & Expansion Any land that is not clean and requires remediation based on state and federal guidelines could be great to use as a burial ground. Those new resident... March 21 07:45
- Kathy Cook left a comment on 5th-8th graders can learn from Women in STEM My long term colleague, Martha Michalewich, has been involved in this program for as long as I can remember. I know how hard Martha and her fellow NJ... March 17 14:27
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Select Board and State Legislators discuss fiscal challenges & support esRegional Fire station is totally not a very good idea ar way to save dollars by any means. Just like to Regional Dispatch fiasco that is becoming a ... March 11 14:53
- Mike Pojani left a comment on Select Board and State Legislators discuss fiscal challenges & support Here we go again!! What the heck are you people doing to this town? We have extremely high property taxes with tons of money coming in but never used ... March 10 13:41
- Kevin Miller left a comment on Reminder Henry Knox Trail Talk in Southborough — Sunday Much appreciate the event reminder, Beth. And a note to those interested: Hurry, and register for your free ticket(s) via the link above, as we only h... March 10 10:58
- Al Hamilton left a comment on Letter: Counterpoint: Are you being under taxed? Mike You bring up 3 important points 1. What is the proper level of Free Cash? The first thing to recognize is that o... March 09 13:16
- John Kendall left a comment on Obituary: Robert Edward Simmons, Jr., 68 I went to school with Bob, and graduated with him from ARHS in 1975. Great guy. He will be missed by many... March 09 11:01
- Mark Pietrewicz left a comment on SPD issues new details on Friday’s Fatal Car Crash (Updated) Beth, Has there been an update from the police regarding charges against the wrong way driver? I have yet to see the person named publicly.... March 08 18:52
- John Kendall left a comment on Letter: Are you being over taxed? Overtaxed!... March 06 19:00
- Karen Hanlon Shimkus left a comment on Letter: Counterpoint: Are you being under taxed? From one taxpayer to the town taxpayers: we are absolutely being overtaxed and have little to nothing to show for it – <... March 06 16:05